Wolfgang Puck WPGPP20 Use & Care Manual

USE & CARE

Panini Press

LIFE IS ABOUT BALANCE
AND EATING WELL

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer
Relations for service PHONE: [phone] or visit our
website at wphousewares.com

Please read operating instructions before using this
product. Please keep original box and packing materials
in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free [phone]
Model WPGPP20 Printed in China REV 1.0

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary
to Wolfgang Puck World Wide.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

1 Read all instructions carefully.

2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles only.

3 To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse appliance,

cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.

6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7 Never use this appliance without the drip tray in place underneath

grease spout.

8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9 Do not use outdoors.

10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12 Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

13 Always attach plug to appliance first, and then plug cord into wall

outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF and then remove
plug from wall outlet.

14 Extreme care must be used when operating this appliance as surface

temperatures get extremely hot.

15 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

oven.

16 To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock,

connect to properly grounded outlets only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This applicance must be grounded. It is
equipped with a 3-wire cord having a grounded plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet which is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounded wire can result in the risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to
use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not
drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over and:

A. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.
B. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or

greater then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is
listed on the bottom of this unit.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards 1

About Wolfgang Puck 3

Know Your Panini Press 5

Before Your First Use 7

About Your Panini Press 7

Using Your Panini Press 8

Helpful Hints 9

Care and Cleaning 9

Recipes 10

Cooking Chart 28

Limited Warranty 30

Contact Information Back

Wolfgang Puck,

owner of the famous
Spago restaurants and
one of the most influential
chef-restauranteurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His
cooking innovations,

a result of blending fresh
California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Vert and Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation,
Cut, a gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs
can also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of
course, through his appliances!

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Know Your Panini Press

Ribbed Grill
Plate

Green Ready
Light

Red Power
Indicator

Grease Channel

Drip Cup

Nylon Cleaning Brush

Front Handle

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Using Your Panini Press

Your Panini Maker is best used with thick, crusty breads, such as French,
Italian, and focaccia. You can grill a Panini to perfection in about 3
minutes (depending on the bread, filling, and personal taste). Your Panini
Maker can also be used to grill a variety of food items, such as meats,
poultry, fish, and vegetables.

Warning: Always ensure that your Drip Cup is in place before using your
Panini Press. Never use your Panini Maker without your Drip Cup in
place.

1 Preheat the grill. Your grill will not properly preheat unless the grill

is in the closed position. Close the cover and plug into a 120-volt
60 HZ AC outlet only. The red light will turn on indicating that the
appliance is preheating, and the green light will illuminate when the
appliance is preheated and ready for use.

2 Open the lid being careful not to touch any hot surfaces such as

the housing or grill plates. We recommend the use of oven mitts or
potholders to prevent the risk of injury.

3 Place items to be cooked on the bottom grill plate.

4 Lower the cover and cook the food according to desired

temperature or doneness. Do not apply excessive force to close
the lid.

Note: The green ready light is thermostatically controlled and will
cycle on and off during cooking to ensure that the correct
temperature is maintained.

Important: Grill only with the lid in the closed position.

5 When you have finished using your appliance, disconnect

the plug from the wall and allow the unit to cool down completely
before cleaning.

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Before Your First Use

Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials.
Ensure that the unit is unplugged. To remove any dust that may have
accumulated during packaging, wipe the exterior with a clean, damp
cloth.

Caution: Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water.

Important: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of

the appliance.

We recommend a “trial run” to familiarize yourself with your grill and to
eliminate any protective substance or oil that may have been used for
packing and shipping. Plug the unit in and let it heat for 15 minutes. A
small amount of smoke and odor may be detected. This is normal and
will go away after subsequent uses. This is procedure is only needed
with new units before their first use.

About Your Wolfgang Puck

Panini Press

The English translation of Panini means little breads, or rolls and is
equated with sandwiches. In the United States, Panini has come to denote a
grilled Italian sandwich.

The Panini sandwiches of today are generally made using fresh, crusty
Italian breads. Your Wolfgang Panini Maker uses the weight of the
heated upper grill plate to grill both sides at the same time. Use your
Panini Maker to prepare authentic Italian Panini’s and Cuban
sandwiches, as well as to grill poultry, meat, fish, sausages, and a variety
of other foods. Your Panini Maker is designed to sear foods perfectly.
The special hinged top plate inherent on all Panini grills allows the grill to
be used on extra thick sandwiches and food items.

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